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Average Professor - Computer Science Salary in Mexico for 2026

A professor of computer science in Mexico earns about 596,800 MXN a year. That's 50% above the national average of 398,300 MXN.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Mexico sit around 312,400 MXN a year, while the very top stretches to 913,400 MXN. Everything on this page is in Mexican peso (MXN, symbol $), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Mexico, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.

How much does a professor of computer science make in Mexico?

Average salary
596,800 MXN
49,733 MXN per month
Lowest reported
312,400 MXN
26,033 MXN per month
Highest reported
913,400 MXN
76,116 MXN per month

A typical professor of computer science working in Mexico brings home around 49,733 MXN a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 312,400 MXN, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 913,400 MXN for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior professor of computer science working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.

How professor of computer science pay ranges in Mexico

A good way to think about salary in Mexico is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all professors of computer science in Mexico earn less than 573,500 MXN a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 398,300 MXN (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 714,300 MXN (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of professors of computer science sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 312,400 MXN. The highest stretch to 913,400 MXN, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

312,400
Low
573,500
Median
913,400
High
398,300
25th
714,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in MXN

Professor of computer science pay by experience in Mexico

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a professor of computer science in Mexico, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical professor of computer science salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    351,200 MXN
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    472,100 MXN
  • 5-10 Years
    +30% from previous
    615,700 MXN
  • 10-15 Years
    +21% from previous
    744,600 MXN
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    814,500 MXN
  • 20+ Years
    +5% from previous
    858,100 MXN

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 34%. That is the point at which a professor of computer science typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.

Professor of computer science pay by education in Mexico

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving professor of computer science pay in Mexico. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average professor of computer science salary in Mexico broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Master's Degree
    389,200 MXN
  • PhD
    +78% from previous
    692,500 MXN

Professor of computer science gender pay gap in Mexico

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Mexico is no exception. Male professors of computer science in Mexico earn an average of 633,100 MXN a year, while female professors of computer science earn around 575,100 MXN. That works out to a 10% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Professor - Computer Science gender pay gap

9%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Mexico.

Men 633,100 MXN
Women 575,100 MXN

Pay raises for a professor of computer science in Mexico

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Mexico sees a raise of about 11% every 20 months, which works out to roughly 7% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Mexico, the national average raise is around 8% every 18 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Mexico:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
    2%
  • Construction
  • Education
    1%

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Professor of computer science bonus rates in Mexico

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

53%

53% of professors of computer science in Mexico reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a professor of computer science a moderate-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5% of base salary. The remaining 47% of professors of computer science reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Mexico

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Professor of computer science: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Mexico is about 8% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

8%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Mexico on average.

Public sector 415,900 MXN
Private sector 384,200 MXN

Professor of computer science salary by city in Mexico

Professor of computer science pay is not even across Mexico. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Tijuana
  • Puebla
  • Chihuahua
  • Guadalajara
  • Ecatepec de Morelos
  • Saltillo
  • Zapopan
  • Naucalpan
  • Mexico City
  • Hermosillo
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
TijuanaCity795,700 MXN812,900 MXN390,000-1,249,900 MXN
PueblaCity790,600 MXN759,300 MXN412,000-1,212,800 MXN
ChihuahuaCity782,500 MXN846,500 MXN361,600-1,249,900 MXN
GuadalajaraCity780,600 MXN844,600 MXN361,600-1,249,900 MXN
Ecatepec de MorelosCity778,200 MXN790,600 MXN381,800-1,212,800 MXN
SaltilloCity772,900 MXN786,600 MXN378,800-1,212,800 MXN
ZapopanCity767,500 MXN735,200 MXN397,900-1,175,700 MXN
NaucalpanCity767,400 MXN781,200 MXN376,800-1,196,800 MXN
Mexico CityCity767,000 MXN736,700 MXN398,300-1,172,800 MXN
HermosilloCity762,400 MXN731,700 MXN396,300-1,166,500 MXN
CancunCity752,600 MXN812,900 MXN345,700-1,196,300 MXN
LeonCity751,700 MXN767,500 MXN367,200-1,172,800 MXN
NezahualcoyotlCity751,100 MXN810,500 MXN344,600-1,196,800 MXN
AguascalientesCity747,400 MXN762,400 MXN367,900-1,166,500 MXN
MexicaliCity745,000 MXN807,900 MXN341,900-1,185,300 MXN
CuliacanCity743,100 MXN757,600 MXN365,400-1,159,000 MXN
MonterreyCity736,700 MXN707,600 MXN384,200-1,125,300 MXN
TlaquepaqueCity724,000 MXN739,500 MXN354,000-1,130,200 MXN
TorreonCity721,600 MXN693,100 MXN375,200-1,104,400 MXN
QueretaroCity718,000 MXN772,900 MXN330,700-1,138,300 MXN
San Luis PotosiCity718,000 MXN774,200 MXN327,300-1,138,500 MXN
Tlalnepantla de BazCity714,300 MXN683,800 MXN371,100-1,092,200 MXN
TolucaCity714,300 MXN683,800 MXN369,300-1,091,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez MateosCity710,500 MXN767,500 MXN325,900-1,130,200 MXN
MeridaCity707,600 MXN679,200 MXN367,900-1,079,600 MXN
AcapulcoCity699,700 MXN754,900 MXN320,500-1,109,200 MXN
GuadalupeCity698,200 MXN714,300 MXN341,900-1,091,600 MXN
Cuautitlan IzcalliCity692,500 MXN663,100 MXN361,600-1,058,300 MXN
MoreliaCity692,500 MXN663,100 MXN359,900-1,058,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los GarzaCity689,900 MXN704,300 MXN339,100-1,074,200 MXN
MazatlanCity688,900 MXN702,800 MXN339,100-1,074,600 MXN
Tuxtla GutierrezCity688,900 MXN743,100 MXN315,900-1,092,200 MXN
Ciudad ApodacaCity684,900 MXN696,700 MXN335,100-1,065,800 MXN
ReynosaCity684,900 MXN696,700 MXN335,100-1,065,800 MXN
ChimalhuacanCity683,800 MXN659,400 MXN357,300-1,048,600 MXN
TonalaCity683,800 MXN659,400 MXN357,300-1,047,900 MXN
XalapaCity681,500 MXN736,700 MXN314,500-1,084,200 MXN
MatamorosCity669,100 MXN643,400 MXN349,300-1,023,000 MXN
DurangoCity665,300 MXN681,900 MXN325,900-1,042,000 MXN
CelayaCity664,500 MXN679,200 MXN325,600-1,037,600 MXN
TampicoCity656,800 MXN707,700 MXN301,300-1,041,900 MXN
XicoCity656,800 MXN629,800 MXN340,400-1,004,400 MXN
VeracruzCity652,200 MXN706,200 MXN301,800-1,038,700 MXN
Ciudad ObregonCity650,700 MXN704,300 MXN301,800-1,037,000 MXN
IrapuatoCity645,800 MXN620,300 MXN335,800-987,200 MXN
VillahermosaCity642,800 MXN658,300 MXN313,700-1,004,600 MXN
CuernavacaCity641,900 MXN693,100 MXN294,700-1,019,200 MXN
Ciudad VictoriaCity637,500 MXN650,800 MXN311,700-991,100 MXN
Nuevo LaredoCity633,100 MXN681,500 MXN288,700-1,004,400 MXN
General EscobedoCity632,400 MXN645,800 MXN312,400-988,600 MXN
IxtapalucaCity623,700 MXN675,100 MXN288,100-995,000 MXN
PachucaCity623,200 MXN596,800 MXN325,800-953,200 MXN
CoacalcoCity619,800 MXN595,300 MXN322,600-949,600 MXN
UruapanCity619,000 MXN592,600 MXN320,500-948,900 MXN
TehuacanCity615,700 MXN628,000 MXN301,300-960,900 MXN
Gomez PalacioCity615,300 MXN667,400 MXN282,300-978,900 MXN
Villa Nicolas RomeroCity614,600 MXN626,800 MXN301,300-958,700 MXN
TepicCity610,100 MXN587,800 MXN318,800-938,100 MXN
Los MochisCity597,800 MXN612,500 MXN294,700-932,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa CatarinaCity595,300 MXN643,800 MXN273,000-948,300 MXN
EnsenadaCity592,600 MXN605,700 MXN292,000-926,000 MXN
BuenavistaCity589,400 MXN637,500 MXN272,800-938,100 MXN
Soledad de Graciano SanchezCity589,400 MXN637,500 MXN272,800-938,100 MXN
OaxacaCity587,800 MXN562,600 MXN307,400-899,900 MXN
MonclovaCity587,800 MXN597,800 MXN286,400-917,700 MXN
CampecheCity585,900 MXN562,200 MXN305,600-896,700 MXN
Los Reyes la PazCity583,000 MXN559,000 MXN301,700-895,900 MXN
ChilpancingoCity582,700 MXN596,100 MXN283,700-909,300 MXN
Cholula de RivadabiaCity578,500 MXN555,800 MXN301,300-887,100 MXN
La PazCity574,200 MXN553,800 MXN301,800-883,500 MXN
Ojo de AguaCity571,300 MXN547,800 MXN299,500-874,900 MXN
Puerto VallartaCity565,100 MXN576,500 MXN275,500-882,400 MXN
ChalcoCity559,000 MXN602,700 MXN258,400-885,000 MXN
AcunaCity558,300 MXN603,400 MXN258,400-888,400 MXN
CoatzacoalcosCity558,300 MXN603,400 MXN258,400-888,400 MXN
ChicoloapanCity556,000 MXN535,800 MXN290,800-852,600 MXN
Poza RicaCity555,800 MXN598,600 MXN254,800-882,400 MXN
San Pablo de las SalinasCity553,800 MXN596,800 MXN254,700-879,700 MXN
NogalesCity551,200 MXN592,600 MXN252,300-874,500 MXN
MetepecCity548,800 MXN590,200 MXN253,400-869,400 MXN
JiutepecCity541,700 MXN522,700 MXN283,400-832,100 MXN
TapachulaCity537,300 MXN548,800 MXN263,100-839,500 MXN
Boca del RioCity533,100 MXN510,300 MXN275,800-812,900 MXN
CuautlaCity533,100 MXN541,700 MXN261,300-829,000 MXN
Ciudad del CarmenCity533,000 MXN544,800 MXN263,200-832,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las CasasCity529,600 MXN539,700 MXN261,300-828,400 MXN
ChetumalCity528,600 MXN538,600 MXN259,100-824,800 MXN
San Luis Rio ColoradoCity528,500 MXN504,500 MXN273,000-808,000 MXN
CordobaCity519,300 MXN558,300 MXN238,900-823,400 MXN
San Juan del RioCity510,200 MXN491,000 MXN265,000-780,600 MXN
Piedras NegrasCity510,000 MXN547,800 MXN233,600-810,400 MXN
SalamancaCity504,500 MXN485,200 MXN263,100-772,900 MXN
Playa del CarmenCity500,100 MXN538,600 MXN231,000-792,900 MXN
DeliciasCity499,300 MXN507,300 MXN243,000-778,200 MXN
Ciudad JuarezCity498,500 MXN537,300 MXN228,000-790,300 MXN
ColimaCity496,100 MXN478,100 MXN257,700-756,700 MXN
OrizabaCity493,000 MXN501,400 MXN239,300-768,900 MXN
ZacatecasCity485,300 MXN492,700 MXN239,000-757,600 MXN
ManzanilloCity483,800 MXN493,000 MXN237,400-752,600 MXN
NavojoaCity480,600 MXN519,300 MXN218,900-761,400 MXN
San Pedro Garza GarciaCity480,600 MXN519,300 MXN218,900-762,400 MXN
Zamora de HidalgoCity478,100 MXN485,200 MXN232,400-743,100 MXN
IgualaCity476,600 MXN514,800 MXN221,500-758,700 MXN
MinatitlanCity472,000 MXN454,300 MXN246,200-724,300 MXN
Ciudad VallesCity467,700 MXN504,500 MXN215,100-745,000 MXN
FresnilloCity466,300 MXN447,300 MXN239,300-710,500 MXN
Hidalgo del ParralCity447,300 MXN455,400 MXN217,900-694,700 MXN
GuaymasCity444,300 MXN428,400 MXN232,900-681,500 MXN

Professor - Computer Science in Mexico: FAQs

  • How much does a professor of computer science make per month in Mexico?

    A professor of computer science in Mexico earns about 49,733 MXN a month before tax, based on an annual average of 596,800 MXN.

  • What's the salary range for a professor of computer science in Mexico?

    Entry-level professors of computer science in Mexico start near 312,400 MXN. Top-end pay reaches around 913,400 MXN. The middle 50% of earners sit between 398,300 and 714,300 MXN.

  • Is the median professor of computer science salary in Mexico higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 573,500 MXN, lower than the average of 596,800 MXN. Half of professors of computer science in Mexico earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for professors of computer science in Mexico?

    Men working as a professor of computer science in Mexico earn around 10% more than women on average (633,100 vs 575,100 MXN a year).

  • Do professors of computer science in Mexico get bonuses?

    About 53% of professors of computer science in Mexico reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5% of base salary.

  • Do professors of computer science earn more in the public or private sector in Mexico?

    In Mexico, the public sector pays a professor of computer science about 8% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do professors of computer science in Mexico get a pay raise?

    A professor of computer science in Mexico sees a raise of around 11% every 20 months, equivalent to roughly 7% a year.